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Zayaka Indian Cuisine

3.6 (18)
$30 and under
Indian
10410 Moncreiffe Road, Raleigh, NC 27617

About this restaurant

Zayaka Indian Cuisine brings something unique to Raleigh. The name Zayaka translates as flavor making it spot-on as the name for such rich Northern Indian cuisine. Just as the United States has various cuisines from region to region, the same is true in India. The various influences of Punjabi, Awadhi and Mughlai are all represented at Zayaka Indian Cuisine. A particular influence is the Punjab manner of using locally grown foods because of being an agricultural area, and this is embraced by Zayaka Indian Cuisine as well. Another strong influence is the use of a tandoor for the many tandoori vegetarian and non-vegetarian menu items. For something truly unique, try the goat curry or goat masala.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mr. Singh
  • Catering
    We offer a full catering service, including Tandoor on location. We have catered for weddings, University functions (such as Duke), birthday parties, and all other sorts of functions.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a Banquet Hall, CME Room, Meeting Room, and a Media Room with dedicated phone (for conference calls) and Ethernet facilities. We have a large HDV in one of the sections of our party hall and an HD Projector in the other. We have a 3 zone music system and offer free wifi access.
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Cross street
    Briercreek Parkway & Lumley Road
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of parking available on site.
  • Entertainment
    HD TVs and projection screen available for use.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 18 people are saying

Zayaka Indian Cuisine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

3.6
3.6 based on all time ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.5Service
  • 3.2Ambience
  • 0.1Value

NoiseModerate

18 Reviews
  1. ShefaliP VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill25 reviews

    1.0

    Reviewed on December 21, 2017

    1. Overall 1
    Murky daal, murky customer experience. Ordered simple daal and roti for take-out. Picked up order without issue only to later find that the container was only 1/2 full. Further, the daal was watery and tasteless. When called regarding the issue, I was offered a "complimentary daal" to be picked up. I requested they deliver. 1 hour later, the Manager, Dolly (who I later find is actually not the Manager but helps with delivery) brings the daal to my home. She presented herself professionally, took responsibility and stated "we missed the mark." But, then she returns to my home (past 10:30 pm now!) to pick up the old daal to show to the Chef. When asked how is she going to correct this situation/experience, she offers a refund and a call back the next day by noon w/ feedback from the Chef. No call back, no refund. I call 1 week later to check in regarding the feedback, I am then routed to call the Owner. Owner Kashev acknowledges that the daal was not made to their quality standards and the container (which he has still kept in the refrigerator - eek!) was in fact not filled appropriately either. When asked why did he not call me the next day with an explanation or apology, he responds he was too busy. When asked about the refund that was offered by his "manager", he asks me if I "genuinely" felt it was needed now. Further, he says his system cannot do refunds, you may return to pick up your check. I decline the check as I perceived that he "genuinely" felt it was not warranted since they were able to remake it (he says he made it himself the second time). All I wanted was an apology, for them to follow through on their statements, and know that in the future quality will be assured. Zayka and their management missed the mark several times - I gave them ample opportunity to correct the simple mistake and each time they blundered.

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  2. Pisteel

    New York City11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 27, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great if , like me, you enjoy spicy food.

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  3. Brad

    Washington, D.C. Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 11, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent authentic food

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  4. SageOwl VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill43 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on August 14, 2015

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The food is the blandest Indian food I ever had anywhere in the Triangle. Service was spotty at best. Even though I took great care to point out we had an Open Table reservation and needed to be checked in properly, it didn't happen and I had to contact Open Table for a correction.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 12, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was fantastic and service was awesome!

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  6. lcole66

    South Carolina21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2015

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This place has been here for 5 years and I am just now finding it. How sad. They offer a number of familiar dishes but the recipies are different giving them a new flavor. They also offer dishes I was not familar with. I visited on Mother's Day and we purchased the buffet which is normally only available during the week for lunch. I think we got lucky. The staff was friendly. The foods were tasty and some had a little kick to them. None were overly hot - spicy - but all was kept very hot on the buffet. I am planning a return visit so I can sample the dishes I had no room for this last time out. Everyone is strongly encouraged to come along! For those not familar with Indian foods they are mostly vegetarian, but not all. They don't serve beef but they do serve lamb and goat. Of course chicken and fish are available but most, like spinache paneer have no meat. Still VERY flavorful, filling and a bargain as the cost of 2 buffet was only $30.

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  7. ToYourPreference

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2014

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is North Indian. It is excellent . Service is polite and attentive. Our first experience, we were in the larger group area and had noisy neighbors. The second time we were by ourselves. But when we left the booths were all full and the noise level was moderate. The restaurant seems to have a good mixture of clients with various backgrounds.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Going to Zayka, we knew from reading previous reviews that we would be waiting, so we went there for our Valentine dinner. Our Samosas were served 45 minutes after being seated, and our meal 1h and 20 minutes later. The food was delicious and we will definitely return at a less busy time.

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  9. Whoisyou

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill35 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 14, 2014

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated next to front door-- bad draft. Service was very slow. Food was average.

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  10. Hoylake VIP

    Coastal North Carolina19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 22, 2014

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We were early birds at the restaurant, but we were made welcome and given an extensive menu to browse through. We tried the mixed appetizer, which was well cooked. We then had the beef Biryani and chick pea curry. Both were very good. Service was pleasant and efficient. Overall, we enjoyed our Indian experience very much.

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FAQs

Zayaka Indian Cuisine does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Zayaka Indian Cuisine also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 361-5370.

Zayaka Indian Cuisine is rated 3.6 stars by 18 OpenTable diners.

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10410 Moncreiffe Road, Raleigh, NC 27617

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Briercreek Parkway & Lumley Road
  • Neighborhood
    Durham
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:30pm, Saturday - Sunday: 12:00pm - 3:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Friday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday - Sunday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Indian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    There is plenty of parking available on site.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mr. Singh
  • Entertainment
    HD TVs and projection screen available for use.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    We offer a full catering service, including Tandoor on location. We have catered for weddings, University functions (such as Duke), birthday parties, and all other sorts of functions.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a Banquet Hall, CME Room, Meeting Room, and a Media Room with dedicated phone (for conference calls) and Ethernet facilities. We have a large HDV in one of the sections of our party hall and an HD Projector in the other. We have a 3 zone music system and offer free wifi access.
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